Charleston is 5 mintues south for Underworld adventure caving and rafting; take a ride on the rainforest train to see the amazing display of glow worms. Explore rugged bays and bush tracks; visit a retired gold mine with your torch and explore the tunnels and the giant waterwheel; Enjoy a meal at Charleston’s Tavern for a warm friendly atmosphere and local history or dinner at Jacks Gasthoff pizzeria; dive into a local wild game pie at the Underworld Cafe; walk barefoot on long desserted beaches with west coast sunsets, all just 5 minutes from Beaconstone. Westport Township is 15 minutes’ drive north; drive wee a bit further to pan for gold at the Stoney and Britannia Streams. Walk the Charming Creek walkway with many quirky stops along the way. See the coastline views and interesting coal history at Denniston. Try surf lessons at Tauranga Bay, book a relaxing aromatherapy massage, encounter the Seal Colony and Cape Foulwind Lighthouse, walk the beautiful bays and a drink at The Star tavern with beer garden; visit Fox River and Carters beach local artisan weekend markets : all just 15 minutes away. Drive 35 minutes south on the scenic coastal road to visit the Punakaiki Pancake rocks and blowholes (best seen on the high tide). Or just simply unplug and relax here at Beaconstone in our West Coast backyard....